Automation Controls Technician Job at Akkodis, Forney, TX

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  • Akkodis
  • Forney, TX

Job Description

Akkodis is seeking an Automation Controls Technician for a Direct Hire / Full-time position with a client in Forney, Texas (Dallas, Texas area).

  • Rate Range: $32.00/hour to $35.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
  • Type: Direct Hire; hourly
  • Location: Forney, TX

Automation Controls Technician job responsibilities include:

  • Support troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, sensor, and I/O faults across Siemens-based systems (TIA Portal).
  • Collaborate with engineering to support debugging (but not rewrite programs).
  • Interface with maintenance technicians and assist with more advanced troubleshooting.
  • Work on system commissioning, production escalations, and documentation upkeep.
  • Support preventive maintenance and system improvements.
  • Assist with system start-up, debug, and minor program edits in coordination with vendors and engineers.
  • Help maintain controls documentation, including backups and wiring updates.
  • Provide hands-on support during downtime events and production escalations.
  • Coordinate with engineering and production teams to implement upgrades and improvements.
  • Participate in preventive maintenance and reliability improvement efforts for automation systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+years of industrial automation experience (preferably from automotive, battery manufacturing, or other high-tech industries).
  • Able to:
  • Connect locally or remotely to PLCs
  • Interpret and troubleshoot logic
  • Re-upload from backups if needed
  • Support system testing, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis
  • Working knowledge of Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) and TIA Portal.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and perform advanced ladder logic troubleshooting.
  • Train and mentor junior techs and maintenance team members on controls troubleshooting and safe electrical practices.
  • Familiarity with industrial safety practices, including LOTO and safe electrical work.
  • Willingness to work cross-shift or on-call during installations and critical events.
  • Experience with robotic systems, AGVs, or conveyor controls.
  • Strong Siemens PLC experience is REQUIRED (S7-1200/1500 via TIA Portal).
  • Experience with robotics systems and conveyor/AGV controls is highly preferred.
  • Strong ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of safety protocols (LOTO, electrical safety).

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

  • Familiarity with SCADA/MES layer integration.
  • Basic proficiency in Python or structured text (ST) programming.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Remote work, Shift work,

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